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Gidget

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  • 1965-1966
  • 1 Season
  • ABC
  • Comedy
  • TV-G
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Frances "Gidget" Lawrence lives with her widowed college-professor father in Southern California. Anne is her older sister who is married to John Cooper, an obtuse but lovable psychology student. Gidget spends most of her free time hanging out with friends and surfing at the beach. She also has a knack for getting in and out of trouble. Gidget speaks to the audience during her journey to adulthood, letting them know exactly what's on her mind and what she's discovered about life. She also receives moral instruction from her father and gains wisdom from her experiences.

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Sally Field
Gidget
Don Porter
Professor Russell Lawrence
Lynette Winter
Larue

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Episode 1

Dear Diary - Et Al.

Wed, Sep 15, 196530 mins

Gidget tries to attract the attention of surfer Jeff. Anne, upset that her little sister is staying out all night, reads her diary and misinterprets its contents.

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Awards

  • 1967 - WGA Award (TV) - Episodic Comedy - nominated

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